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National Air and Space Museum
23,306 reviews
#2 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"For those art, science, history lovers fallow my advice visit Washington DC in the United States and be part of the Smithsonian
Museums
from natural science, airspace, aviation, maritime, railroad, art of war, fin..."
"This museum was awesome as was our tour guide Glennyce who was very knowledgeable of all aspects of our country's
aviation history
from the Wright Brothers flight at Kitty Hawk to our ongoing space exploration of..."
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Newseum
8,751 reviews
#8 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Loved this beautifully designed, vibrant, dynamic
museum
with wonderful views of the Capitol, thought-provoking exhibits, and plenty to keep youngsters engaged."
"The interactive areas are fun and entertaining, the photos of the year are humbling and awe inspiring but its the 500 year
history
of the media that is the most fascinating."
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National Law Enforcement Museum
153 reviews
#12 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"My husband and I decided to visit the
museum
since it was very new We found it very interesting We enjoyed the interactive exhibits We spent about 2 hours which was plenty of time to see it all Kids would love it"
"This is a very interesting museum with lots of
interactive displays
which are good for teenagers and adults alike, they also have items which are good for young children too."
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Museum of the Bible
1,041 reviews
#14 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"The 3rd floor has walk through
stories
from the Old Testament in the Hebrew Bible Experience as well as an amazing World of Jesus of Nazareth where visitors can walk through a re-created village typical of the tim..."
"The
Museum
is highly interactive and has some cool features including a game area for kids, a really awesome walkthrough of the Old Testament (must do!), visiting a town in Galilee, many archeological finds includ..."
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National Postal Museum
1,115 reviews
#17 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"... to start a collection!] - Very large - Under the radar - Family friendly - Great for an entire afternoon Whenever friends and family ask me what to do in DC, I will now always recommend this
museum
near the top."
"... a brilliant collection of stamps in pull out trays, special "gem" stamps such as the Inverted Jenny and other such famous stamps, exhibits on how the mail is delivered and the
history
of the postal service."
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The National Archives Museum
3,488 reviews
#20 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Of course, in the rotunda, you have the must-see original founding documents (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights), but there is so much more to the
museum
... much of which drives home th..."
"The National Archives'
Rotunda
for the Charters of Freedom, where the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are, is kept dim to help preserve the founding documents."
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Rock Creek Park
281 reviews
#22 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"I have been to Washington many times and have driven through and over
parts
of Rock Creek Park almost every time given its proximity to where most of my friends and relatives live along Connecticut Avenue."
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National Museum of Women in the Arts
368 reviews
#23 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"On the ground floor “
Women Artists
of the Dutch Golden Age”, a stunning jewel box of a show, featuring names to conjure with: Judith Leyster, Clara Peeters, Rachel Ruysch, Maria Sibylla Merian, Maria Schalken, Ann..."
"The
museum
has interesting exhibitions of art by women in the US as well as exhibitions of art by women in other countries It also has an amazing collection of artist books Also, viewing the very interesting tempo..."
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President Lincoln's Cottage
544 reviews
#24 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Lincoln spent about 14 months of his presidency living here and commuting 3 miles by horseback to the White House.. Kevin,
our tour guide
, was excellent and you really get into Abraham Lincoln the man..Well worth it."
"However, Asia, our fabulous tour guide, was extremely well-informed, encouraged interesting conversation between
visitors
, kept us thoroughly engaged, and made it a really memorable trip."
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Petersen Boarding House
183 reviews
#27 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"The house tour is greatly enhanced by the addition of a
museum
where there is a very extensive display of Lincoln’s death and burial, as well as the capture of John Wilkes Booth."
"It’s a beautiful collection of historical
artifacts
and tells a side of history most know a little about."
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National Museum of African Art
243 reviews
#28 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"I’m from London England and enjoy traveling the states leading many different types of History and cultures along the way and seeing amazing thing this African Art
Museum
is surely one of them, a true Hidden Gem I..."
"This museum, together with the Sackler Gallery, the Hirshhorn Museum, the
Freer Gallery
, the American Indian Museum and the Postal Museum, is, in my opinion, one of the least attended museums in Washington DC and..."
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United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
194 reviews
#29 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Opposite the
Archives
building you can locate the Navy memorial, its a neat design, some fountains and embossed scenes on the side of a great design honouring some very important people, well worth a visit."
"Solemn tribute to the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the Merchant Marine servicemen is located right
across the street
from the National Archives building."
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International Spy Museum
5,384 reviews
#30 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"We visited this
museum
and 5 Smithsonian museums - Natural History, American History, Air and Space, National Portrait Gallery, and National Gallery of Art - my two kids loved this one the most."
"(Take this into consideration when reading some negative reviews) All in all a fascinating visit, with plenty of interaction and places to sit when need be (short
films
, etc) Some spots of flow were a bit confusin..."
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National Museum of the American Indian
2,355 reviews
#36 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Everyone wants to see the Aerospace
Museum
, the
Museum
of Natural History, and the National Archives (to see the Constitution and Declaration of Independence), but a tour of the museums of American history is defi..."
"Highlights included the wonderful introductory film about American Indian culture; the current exhibit America about Indian images and
stories
in American culture; the great cafe that had many different Indian tra..."
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The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum
60 reviews
#43 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"I am a textile archaeologist with an interest in the 1st century AD so was excited that the Textile
Museum
had a Byzantine exhibit on when I was in Washington."
"At my last visit at the
museum
there happened to be a docent lead tour happening at the same time I entered, so I luckily was given a spot and hopped on the tour!"
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The Mansion on O
94 reviews
#46 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"My family and I had been through most of the
Museums
and attractions in DC and were looking for something off the beaten path with a little bit of fun and adventure we definitley found that in the Mansion on O! We..."
"Enjoyed exploring the mansion, seeing the
collection
, log cabin, wine cellar room, hidden doors and passages."
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Artechouse DC
143 reviews
#47 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Refreshingly modern
museum
- beautiful Cherry Blossom Festival theme"
"The
exhibits change
every couple of months, but definitely worth a visit!"
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Octagon Museum
33 reviews
#49 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Architecture formed the cornerstone of the North American Political Arena.... the historic residential typology that housed the
American Institute of Architects
before they formally shifted to their new home in 1973"
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National Bonsai & Penjing Museum
18 reviews
#50 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Wife, daughter, and I were all blown away by this unbelievable collection of bonsai, as we were with all of the Natural
Arboretum
."
"The
museum
is definitely out of the way, but well worth the effort to get there."
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Wilderness Society Ansel Adams Collection
14 reviews
#54 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Ansel Adams donated 70 or so self-chosen
photographs
to the Wilderness Society for display."
"Fantastic
photographs
!"
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American Red Cross Museum
20 reviews
#55 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"There were historical posters (done by famous artists in some cases), photos galore, and beautiful items gifted from other countries
on display
."
"Loved learning about its
history
and about Clara Barton"
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D.C. Fire and EMS Museum
19 reviews
#58 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"Our tour guide was a retired DC firefighter who brought the
history
to life."
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Anacostia Community Museum
19 reviews
#59 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
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Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection Museum
14 reviews
#60 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
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Gallaudet University Museum
10 reviews
#62 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"It was amazing to learn more about Deaf
culture
!"
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Laogai Museum
9 reviews
#64 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
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World Bank Group Visitor Center
5 reviews
#67 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
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Bob Hope Gallery of American Entertainment
6 reviews
#69 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
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DC History Center
10 reviews
#70 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
"This museum had a lot of
photos
and a mural showing dates that events took place in Washington, D. C. from when it was first settled to present."
"Please take your time and visit this well-done
museum
(modesty aside)."
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Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington
3 reviews
#79 of 109 Museums in Washington DC
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National Air and Space Museum
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Which places provide the best specialty museums in Washington DC for kids and families?
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Rock Creek Park
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National Air and Space Museum
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National Air and Space Museum
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National Postal Museum
National Museum of Women in the Arts
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Artechouse DC
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